Communication

There are several different ways we communicate with each other. It can be through speaking, our body language such as facial expressions, visually such as photographs, and writing just like I’m doing right with you all. Each of these forms of communicating can be found throughout social media. One of the most impactful forms of communication is through speaking.

As a young kid, it’s pretty easy to pick up on multiple forms of communications. Social media has played a role in influencing the youth’s form of speaking. Whether it be slang or profanity. Many kids idolize rappers, artists, and celebrities and try to copy their speaking habits and are influenced by the mannerisms they contain. If a celebrity uses profanity excessively in their social media platform, the youth will see that and decide that it is okay. The point is that the youth shouldn’t need to feel obligated to replicate other forms of speaking.

Why the Youth uses slang picked up from social media :

• They think It makes them look “cool”
• To appeal to others
• Want to be like others who use slang

Why it can be bad to communicate as you do online :

• It can be unprofessional
• It can get you in trouble in school and work
• It can be considered disrespectful

Here are some tips that can help you avoid that :

1. Avoid copying language that doesn’t suit your character!!
2. Have a sense of individualism and be yourself!!
3. Use language that suits your personality!!

Here is a useful link that helps us understand how social media impacts our way of speaking :

• How Social Media is Affecting the Way We Speak and Write
• How Social Media Affects Our Ability to Communicate 
• Effects of Social Media on Communication Skills